Climate normals · 1970–2000
Somerset West Climate
Somerset West is a city in South Africa (11) with a population of about 225,289. Its average annual temperature is 17.3°C (63°F), with roughly 664 mm of rain per year.
17.3°C
Avg Temp
664
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Somerset West Climate
Somerset West has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F) and receives about 664 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.3°C
Avg Temp
664
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 17 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 20 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 25 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 48 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 91 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 109 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 102 mm |
| August | 13° / 56° | 100 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 57 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 46 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 28 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 21 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Somerset West
The most comfortable months to visit Somerset West are typically December, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Somerset West are typically December, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Somerset West, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C and about 664 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Somerset West average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.